SVMC ORTHOPEDICS


Restoring Active Lifestyles

Don’t let pain or injury keep you on the sidelines of your own life.

If pain or injury is holding you back from living the life you want, SVMC Orthopedics can help. The team of board-certified providers is here to provide the individualized treatment and compassionate care you need to get back to leading the life you love. SVMC Orthopedics offers state of the art diagnostic and treatment services, including non-surgical options and same-day joint replacement. 

If you suffer from severe or chronic hip, knee, or ankle pain, total joint replacement may be the best solution. Your orthopedic surgeon will help you understand your options and how joint replacement surgery can help to not just relieve your pain, but get you back to leading a full and active life.

Whether you need a hip replacement or knee replacement, surgeries are performed at SVMC with a rehabilitation program developed in conjunction with our Sports and Therapy department. We offer both in- patient and out-patient therapy options. Some patients are able to return home from a joint replacement surgery on the same day. For patients requiring additional recovery time, the Centers for Living & Rehabilitation (CLR) located on our campus can provide additional extra nursing care and therapy before returning home to fully independent care.

Because getting back to living is the ultimate goal of spinal surgery, the reduced recovery time required by minimally invasive surgery makes it an ideal option for many. 

At SVMC, you’ll be treated by a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon extensively trained in performing minimally invasive spine procedures and creating customized treatment plans. In some cases, you’ll be up and about in a few hours and back to work in a matter of days or weeks, not months.

Injuries to the rotator cuff are not only painful, they can be life limiting. When possible, the fellowship-trained surgeons at SVMC will attempt to treat your injury through non-surgical means, which may include physical therapy, medication, or injections. If those efforts are unsuccessful, your physician may recommend surgery here at SVMC. Utilizing the latest in arthroscopic technology, your repair can be made with only a slight incision, reducing your recovery time and chance of infection.  For more complicated injuries, a more involved surgery or even joint replacement may be necessary.

Regardless of your procedure, your care will continue post-surgery with a comprehensive rehabilitation plan developed in conjunction with our Physical Therapy department.

In addition to being delicate and complex, your hands and wrists are essential to your daily life. At SVMC, we appreciate that an injury or problem can limit your ability to work, play, and generally enjoy life. From fractures and arthritis to deformities and carpal tunnel syndrome, our providers can care for you. They can create a custom treatment plan using the most advanced surgical techniques, devices, and rehabilitation programs to help you maximize function and minimize pain for the best results possible.

The average person experiences two bone fractures in their lifetime. But as common as they are, every fracture is unique. From complex and stress to oblique and greenstick, at SVMC we diagnose and treat fractures with the specific cause and needs of the patient in mind. On-site imaging technology allows us to quickly assess your need and move quickly to begin the mending process. Depending upon the nature and cause of your injury, we may develop a continuing care plan to reduce or eliminate the chance of future injury.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, our board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists can help relieve your pain and get you back in the game or back to your everyday routine.

Our first approach is always conservative, meaning you won’t endure unnecessary treatments or care for your injury. We use the latest techniques and methods to resolve your issue in a manner that’s appropriate for you and your lifestyle.

If your injury does require surgery, it can be performed here, close to home where you can rest and recover in comfort. As part of your care, we’ll develop a personalized recovery plan utilizing the talents and facilities of our on-site Physical Therapy department. Together, we’ll help you recover faster, improve your strength and performance, and reduce the potential for future re-injury.

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Arthritis Today www.arthritistoday.org

National Osteoporosis Foundation nof.org

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons orthoinfo.aaos.org

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine www.amssm.org

Yoga instructor Jane Jezouit had increasing pain in her hip to the point that she had difficulty teaching her yoga classes. In this video, she describes the care she received from SVMC Orthopedics and Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer to get back to her active self.

Les Jorgensen's hip pain made it difficult for him to walk from his living room to his kitchen; never mind enjoy the activities he loves. After a hip replacement with Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer, MD, of SVMC Orthopedics, he walks 18-holes of golf three times a week, pain free.

Celia Bahny and her family are very active. Unfortunately, Celia suffered a broken arm (in the same spot twice!) which slowed her down for a spell. Today, she is fully recovered with help from Dr. Matthew Nofziger of SVMC Orthopedics. In this video, Celia and her mother, Holly, discuss her care with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and how we helped get her back to their active lifestyle.

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Avid hiker and guide Keld Alstrup relied on Dr. Matthew Nofziger and the expert team at SVMC Orthopedics to relieve his knee pain and restore his active lifestyle. Now he's back to "peak performance."

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Deborah Slaner Larkin talks about the care she received from Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Dr. Suk Namkoong.

 

332 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: (802) 442-6314
Fax: (844) 526-1901

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    Your COVID Questions

    I understand that that immunocompromised individuals who received Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to receive a third dose. Has the FDA authorized an additional dose for immunocompromised people who received Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine?
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to review data and has not yet commented on whether an additional dose of J&J is needed for those who are immunocompromised. Pfizer and Moderna preceded J&J by several months. Thus, there has been less time to observe waning immunity from J&J that would necessitate an additional dose. We do expect that within the coming weeks, the FDA will make a determination. 

    Who qualifies as immunocompromised?
    A list of conditions that qualifies an individual for a third dose can be found on the SVMC website here.

    How can someone who is meets the definition of immunocompromised get the third shot? 
    SVMC provides vaccine 6 days per week at it’s COVID Resource Center located on the former campus of Southern Vermont College. You can schedule a time online at svmcvaccine.timetap.com

    Why do people who are vaccinated get COVID-19?
    People who are vaccinated are still susceptible to breathing in the virus when indoors close to someone infected. The virus will then replicate in the nose, throat, and lungs. If the person happens to get a test as this is happening, the test will be positive. The person is most likely asymptomatic. Occasionally, the person will develop mild symptoms while their body is mounting the immune response it learned from the vaccine. Such symptoms include a day or two of fever, sore throat, cough, or muscle aches. Rarely, a vaccinated individual will develop worse symptoms and end up in the hospital. The majority of these patients are elderly or immunodeficient.

    Do the vaccines work against the delta variant?
    The vaccines remain highly efficacious at preventing serious infection leading to hospitalization or death from all variants of the virus, including delta. Approximately 95% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are unvaccinated. That number has held since delta became the dominant strain in the early summer. We have observed a greater number mild infections from delta in vaccinated individuals than we saw with earlier strains.

    Do I need to get a booster?
    We expect that within a few weeks, the FDA will authorize a third dose to everyone who previously received Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. The timing will be 6 months, or possibly 8 months, after the second dose. Definitive guidance will be released soon.

    Why are boosters recommended so soon?
    Since the rise of delta in the U.S., there has been a slight increase in vaccinated individuals who test positive for COVID and are asymptomatic or exhibit mild symptoms. Although these individuals have little risk of developing severe disease, they can spread the virus to others, including those who are unvaccinated or are considered vulnerable, typically the elderly or immunosuppressed. Some countries have been giving a third dose to certain populations. Early experience in those receiving a third dose has shown significant improvement in protection against developing COVID-19.

    Will we need boosters every 6 months?
    The third dose should stimulate a lasting response, priming immune memory at the level of B cells and T cells. We will use observational experience—monitoring people over time—to determine whether regular boosters will be needed and the optimal time increment between doses. The answer may be annual or every 5 years or a different duration.

    Is it better to receive a third dose of the same vaccine or should the vaccines be mixed?
    The idea of “mixing” of vaccines originated early in the vaccine effort, when supplies were severely constrained. Using different vaccines has not shown to have benefit over using the same vaccine. The purpose of the third dose in the general population is to stimulate immune cells to respond to the same antigen encountered during the first two doses, providing lasting immune memory. Thus, it is recommended that one receive the same vaccine if available. 

    How do I get the third shot? 
    SVMC provides vaccine 6 days per week at the COVID Resource Center located on the former campus of Southern Vermont College. We anticipate FDA authorization for the general public in late September. Those who received their second dose over 8 months ago will be eligible. Once federal and state guidance is provided, we will link online scheduling on svhealthcare.org.

    Answered by Trey Dobson, MD, chief medical officer at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. 

     

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